This is fantastic news! The Nigerian Presidency has released a statement through their Twitter handle, saying Yusuf, the son of President Muhammadu Buhari is now in stable condition after a successful operation.

]]>http://peacebenwilliams.com/update-yusuf-buhari-now-in-stable-condition/feed/0843195 Year Old Girl Kidnapped In Gwarinpa, Abujahttp://peacebenwilliams.com/5-year-old-girl-kidnapped-in-gwarinpa-abuja/
http://peacebenwilliams.com/5-year-old-girl-kidnapped-in-gwarinpa-abuja/#respondTue, 13 Dec 2016 03:49:58 +0000http://peacebenwilliams.com/?p=74826On Sunday, December 11, gunmen came in as thieves and kidnapped 5 year old Miss Anibe Alexandra Odoma at her parents’ home at Fun Stone Estate Gwarinpa, Abuja.

The men who broke into the little girl’s home at about 8pm, attacked the security guard, forced their way into the home and went straight for the girl who they took with them.

The security guard is in a critical state at the National Hospital Abuja. Miss Alexandra was wearing a Hello Kitty nightwear when she was kidnapped.

Anyone with useful information should call 08035959513 or 07060685083.

UPDATE:

The little girl was later released to her parents 38 hours later. Praise God!

]]>http://peacebenwilliams.com/video-shocking-two-stark-naked-men-walking-arm-in-arm-on-the-streets-of-abuja/feed/070485Chinese Supermarket In Abuja Welcomes Back Nigerian Shoppers After Denying Them Entry [SEE STATEMENT]http://peacebenwilliams.com/chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-welcomes-back-nigerian-shoppers-after-denying-them-entry-see-statement/
http://peacebenwilliams.com/chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-welcomes-back-nigerian-shoppers-after-denying-them-entry-see-statement/#respondThu, 16 Jun 2016 13:48:20 +0000http://peacebenwilliams.com/?p=63126Some days back, a Nigerian chef, Aminu Idris raised an alarm that he was denied entry a Chinese supermarket located at No. 9 Bauchi Street, War College at Gwarinpa, Abuja.

Idris said he was told Nigerians were no longer welcomed to shop there.

The management of the supermarket later responded by saying it Nigerians were denied entry because of their nefarious activities, adding that Nigerians are allowed to enter individually and not in group.

Yesterday, the supermarket pasted a notice on their gate, welcoming Nigerians back to shop with them.

The notice read…[please don’t laugh. After all, they are Chinese.]

“Important notice

Sine 12 may 2016, 4 armed men invaded our shop.

Wounded our people & carry cash.

The shop closed from 13 MAY-2016 to 14 JUN 2016. But we are open today.

We welcome to everybody to come our shop, and shop will colse close 6:00pm everday

Thank you!”

I told you not to laugh. If you did, then you must write it in Mandarin, let’s see how good you are.

Aminu Idris, the Nigerian chef who first raised the alarm.

All’s well that ends well. Thanks to Idris, bloggers and other Nigerian citizens who took it upon themselves to protest this discrimination in our own country. It was totally unacceptable.

I’m sorry they were robbed. People get robbed everyday. We only up our security. We don’t discriminate. Good thing their senses returned. Else, we’d have sent them back to China…hehehe.

There was outrage today among Nigerians when they learnt that a Chinese supermarket in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja were denying Nigerians shoppers entry into their establishment.

The management of the supermarket revealed the reasons behind their decision when Daily Trust stormed the premises located at 9, Bauchi Street, War College Estate, Gwarinpa to carry out investigation.

According to Daily Trust news team, the supermarket (pictured above) operates in a residential building. It has no signpost save for a Chinese lantern hanging on a black gate and Chinese inscriptions drawn on the left side of the fence.

It was at the gate that the news site was informed that Nigerians were denied entry allegedly because of their nefarious activities. The management however said Nigerians are allowed to enter the supermarket individually and not in group.

Reporters from Daily Trust were also denied entry as the gate man, simply called ‘Maxwell’ said they were more than one. Maxwell added:

“You can only be allowed in if you are accompanied by policemen, because you are more than one.”

One of the attendants, Samuel Azenda said the supermarket reached the decision after it was robbed by Nigerians in May 2016 during which more than N2.5 million was stolen. He said until May, the gate was always open to all and sundry.

The owners of the supermarket were not available to speak to the reporters as they were said to have been flown to China for medical treatment as a result of the injuries sustained during the robbery.

Azenda, who was beaten during the robbery said about five personnel were beaten after a group of four armed men entered the premises in May.

He said the case was reported at the Gwarinpa Police Station adding that the decision of the management to ban Nigerians from entering the premises was not geared to discriminate between race or colour.

He explained that since the supermarket specialises in Chinese foods and items, Nigerians are not their sole consumers but only a few that patronise Chinese products. He also said those people are always welcome at the supermarket.

]]>http://peacebenwilliams.com/chinese-supermarket-explain-why-they-restrict-nigerian-shoppers/feed/162739EXCLUSIVE: Young Man Driven Away From Chinese Supermarket In Abuja Because He’s NIGERIAN Speakshttp://peacebenwilliams.com/exclusive-young-man-driven-away-from-chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-because-hes-nigerian-speaks/
http://peacebenwilliams.com/exclusive-young-man-driven-away-from-chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-because-hes-nigerian-speaks/#respondTue, 14 Jun 2016 20:40:02 +0000http://peacebenwilliams.com/?p=62712This morning, I brought you the report about a young man who was turned away from a Chinese supermarket in Abuja because he is Nigerian. [If you missed that story, click HERE.]

Since then, three Pweebers living in Abuja contacted me. They were disgusted about what happened and vowed to storm the supermarket between today and tomorrow to confirm the story for themselves.

I also contacted a couple of my media colleagues to find out how to handle it if the discrimination allegations by the Chinese urn out to be true.

In the mean time, I got in touch with Aminu G. Idris, (pictured above) the guy who first broke the viral story on his Facebook page to find out what really happened.

Here’s what he told me…

The Interview

PBW: So what really happened, Idris? What took you to a Chinese supermarket of all the supermarkets in Abuja?

Idris: Thank you. I’m a chef and restaurant owner. We used to regularly stock up from the same supermarket. This time I went in [to shop] by myself.

I used to send my cousin and she would usually go in every 2 weeks to stock up. Since we relocated and started renovating the new place we haven’t had contact with the supermarket.

PBW: Just to be sure, your cousin is black (a Nigerian) right?

Idris: Yes she is.

PBW: Was she allowed into the supermarket to shop before your recent experience?

Idris: Yes as of December 2015, before we relocated. Something must have happened to make them change their policy, but I think it’s still no excuse. There are other ways to deal with issues.

PBW: You mentioned you relocated your restaurant. Where is it now?

Idris: We are now at Rhine Street Maitaga, Abuja. It’s called Chi Thai Revolution and we will be launching the new place in July.

PBW: Is your restaurant primarily a Chinese Restaurant, or an intercontinental restaurant that serves meals from different cultures?

Idris: It’s a Chinese/Thai restaurant. We only serve Thai and Chinese and soon sushi. I’m passionate about food.

PBW: Since your restaurant serves primarily Asian cuisine, I think you should have found out from the supermarket’s management why the security man turned you away, if he was acting from instructions given by his superiors and why.

Idris: Yes I guess so but it was hard because the gates were shut and padlocked from the inside. Basically, I felt unwelcome.

He [the security man] spoke through the gaps [of the gate] and I did say I would report them. He didn’t seem to mind. Cause he said Nigerians weren’t allowed and I asked how is that possible we used to shop there.

PBW: What was his response when you told him you used to shop there?

Idris: Not even a care. I’m sure he was instructed. You know Nigerian staff worship their foreign employers.

PBW: You mean he ignored you?

Idris: Yep. He was almost rude but I thought it smart to be calm.

A friend of mine, another restaurant owner also went down today because he was offended at the way I was treated.

PBW: What was your friend’s experience?

Idris: He came back and was like “taraaa!” Same thing happened to him. He even tried to record it.

PBW: They turned him back too?

Idris: Yes. He is taking action already I believe.

PBW: I’ve sent people to go check the place out and confirm if this report is true.

Idris: Okay. They have a chinese lantern hanging on the gate. That’s how you know you’re at right place.

PBW: As soon as I get feedback, I’ll let you know. Thank you for chatting with me Idris.

Idris: You’re most welcome. Thank you too.

]]>http://peacebenwilliams.com/exclusive-young-man-driven-away-from-chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-because-hes-nigerian-speaks/feed/062712Chinese Supermarket In Abuja Where Nigerians Not Allowed Access?http://peacebenwilliams.com/chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-where-nigerians-not-allowed-access/
http://peacebenwilliams.com/chinese-supermarket-in-abuja-where-nigerians-not-allowed-access/#respondTue, 14 Jun 2016 08:11:35 +0000http://peacebenwilliams.com/?p=62537A Facebook user, Aminu G. Idris has shared a nasty experience he had when he visited a Chinese supermarket in Abuja.

Idris claimed he was turned back by security when he visited the supermarket to shop. He wrote on his wall,

“Chinese supermarket in Abuja where Nigerians not allowed access. You will be surprised to hear I went to a supermarket today and the security asked me what I needed from the gate and said that Nigerians were not allowed. We need to do something about this and I’m starting now. Any advice cause I’m taking this to the next level. They cannot operate here like that.”

Aminu G. Idris says he felt angry at being turned away by the supermarket’s security.

This is Idris. By the way, single ladies…isn’t Idris such a hottie? Okay back to the story…

Soon after he posted, Nigerians reacted…The supermarket in question called ‘China Supermarket’ is reportedly located at No. 9 Bauchi Street, War College in Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja. Has anyone in Abuja ever heard of this supermarket, or had a similar experience with Idris?

I called up a Pweeber living in that area who say her kids’ school is close to War College. She promised to make investigations and get back to us.I’m very interested in this story and shall be following it up. If this story is true, then it’s totally unacceptable. We will not accept being discriminated on in OUR OWN COUNTRY. They can as well pack up and go!

A middle-aged man, Frederick Onigbo, who committed suicide by setting himself ablaze behind an NNPC mega station in Gwarimpa, Abuja, owed a bank and others.

Frederick had doused his body with fuel and set it on fire in the bush behind the filling station on December 23, 2013, but his charred corpse was not found until five days later, after a desperate search by his wife and children.

Frederick’s corpse was evacuated to the mortuary of the General Hospital, Kubwa by policemen from Gwarimpa Estate Police Division.

The remains will be taken to Awgu, Enugu State for burial this week.

His wife, Uchechukwu, told PUNCH Metro at their Gwarimpa village residence on Friday that the deceased was pushed into taking his life by debts and economic hardship.

She explained that Frederick had taken a N300,000 loan from a bank, which he wanted to start a business, but he was duped by his business partner and he became despondent, resulting in the tragedy that befell the family.

Uchechukwu said, “My husband was a very caring man and a peacemaker; I never believed he could kill himself because he was a gentle and romantic person. I believed he must have taken the decision to end his life because he owed a lot of people, including a bank which gave him a loan.

“He wanted to use the money to import goods from India, but his partner duped him and since then, he had not been himself and he also owed other people.”

The widow who lamented that she had been saddled with the responsibility of taking care of the seven children her husband left behind, said only support from kind-hearted Nigerians could help her survive the responsibility fate had placed on her doorstep.

The bereaved woman stated that she had to borrow N120,000 to pay the General Hospital Kubwa where her husband’s corpse was embalmed.

According to her, Frederick’s mother, who died in November,2013, has yet to be buried and the family is working to raise money for her funeral before Frederick committed suicide.

The National Coordinator, Women and Family Advanced Initiative, Dr. Uche Obi, also urged members of the public to come to the aid of the Onigbo family.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Altienne Daniel, said investigation had commenced into the incident, adding that the police needed to go beyond the general explanation that Frederick committed suicide by probing the motive and other factors surrounding the tragedy.

]]>http://peacebenwilliams.com/man-who-set-himself-ablaze-owed-bank-others-see-photo/feed/028601Man Sets Himself On Fire In Abujahttp://peacebenwilliams.com/man-sets-himself-on-fire-in-abuja/
http://peacebenwilliams.com/man-sets-himself-on-fire-in-abuja/#respondTue, 31 Dec 2013 15:32:25 +0000http://peacebenwilliams.com/?p=28238Less than 24 hours to the New Year, a middle-aged man has committed suicide by setting himself ablaze at his Gwarimpa residence in Abuja on Tuesday.

Though details of the incident are sketchy, it was gathered that the smoke from the man’s apartment attracted neighbours, who on getting to his residence, found his charred remains.

The police evacuated the corpse to the mortuary of the General Hospital, Kubwa, Abuja.

The acute shortage of petrol in Abuja and the surrounding areas has left many residents stranded and frustrated, with long queues of vehicles in filling stations across the city. Black marketers are selling a litre of fuel for as much as N300; over three times the official rate.

Two Sundays ago, I took the kids for a party at Gwarinpa. My tank was in the red and I couldn’t find black market fuel anywhere. My 15 month old was howling in the car. I knew he needed a bath and then put to sleep, but the queue at the filling stations snaked down forever. If I was to join it, It meant I’d be there till the following morning and the older kids would not be able to go to school.

Suddenly two boys approached me and said they could help me jump the queue for N5oo. Not a very responsible option but looking at my tired kids in the back seat, I had no choice. I paid, they jumped me as promised and I used that golden opportunity to fill my tank.

Others were not so lucky. I really pray this problem is solved, because we are suffering terribly.

I wonder if the government is aware of this scarcity because there has been no statement from them about the cause of the latest shortage.